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How Do you explain an empty system32 folder in XPpro that boots?
I have this desktop that still boots, very slowly, into windows and onto a domain with an empty system32 folder. I'm thinking the HDD is on its way out but I've never seen anything like this. It's not a hidden folder or restricted by policy, it's just empty....
Tags: CD, corrupt file system, empty system32 folder, hard disk drive errors, Knoppix Linux, Linux, memory, Microsoft Windows, software, sully@..., system32, system32 folder, windowsxp pro
Discussion threads 2006-03-24

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bootup windowsxp
my pc will not boot windowsxp i don' have the install cd
Tags: Desktops, hbrown3222@..., windowsXP
Discussion threads 2007-04-21
WindowsXP Explorer (not Internet)
The NAME column in WindowsXP Pro explorer has a grey background and while some fonts appear within the NAME column as black fonts, some others appear as white. There seems to be no pattern as to which show up as black or white.Changing APPEARANCE does not alter this except...
Tags: font, gbchandler@..., Internet, not-Internet, windows
Q&A 2005-06-23
Windowsxp Versus x1600 Pro
I have an XP machine and have just tried to install the drivers for ATI X1600 pro graphics card.The machine encountered a fatal error and closed windows It will not restart and when I try to start in safe mode it says that the driver folder is corrupt...any clues anybody...
Tags: a_mcparland@...
Discussion threads 2007-08-24
Missing XP files during Windows Media Center install?
While I was setting up a dual boot OS using WindowsXP Pro and Windows Media Center Edition, I got several messages during the WMC install referencing missing XP Pro files. It asked me to insert the XP Pro disk but the problem is that XP Pro was already installed...
Tags: Digital media, bbusbee, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Acer Inc., disk, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-10-24
XP pro reinstallation
hi,I have a windows pc that was shipped with Windows XP home, a few weeks ago it was upgraded to Windows XP pro. Unfortunatly the copy of XP was already activated. A new copy of XP pro was purchased but it won't install unless you do a clean install. Is...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Q&A 2005-04-29
How to increase maximum number of users in WinXP/Win2K sharing of folder?
I would like to share a folder in WindowsXP to more than 10 users. Currently the default of WindowsXP/Windows2000 is only up to 10 users. Can anyone help me to increase it. Thanks. God bless.
Tags: ogleg
Discussion threads 2005-07-29
How to increase maximum number of users in WinXP/Win2K sharing of folder?
I would like to share a folder in WindowsXP to more than 10 users. Currently the default of WindowsXP/Windows2000 is only up to 10 users. Can anyone help me to increase it. Thanks. God bless.
Tags: ogleg
Discussion threads 2005-07-29
XP Home vs. XP Pro
What does one get that's better in Windows XP Pro that's not in Windows XP Home?Here you gohttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspxWindows XP Professional is made for a domain environmentWindows XP Professional is mad
Tags: software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, sp4566@...
Discussion threads 2007-03-11
Create a bootable WinXP CD slipstreamed with SP2 and hotfixes
On 01/17/2007 Tech Republic posted an article by Louis Nel regarding the creating of a bootable Windows XP DC incorporating SP2 and the various MS hotfixes. I have rigorously followed the instructions from Mr. Nel. Regrettable when I follow the instructions I am invariably met with failure. ...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, smg@..., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, CD
Discussion threads 2007-03-28
Cisco VPN Client Misery
After installing Cisco VPN Client 4.06.04 on an IBM 200 server running WindowsXP Media Center, I go to launch the app, it appears to start connecting, then the machine reboots. This happens every time. The connection is SBC DSL, and the firewall is F-Secure.I'm running the same version of the...
Tags: VPNs, DSL, Network security, Microsoft Windows 2000, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Network technology, rolnhgr@..., Cisco VPN Client, Cisco VPN, VPN client, server, Cisco Systems Inc.
Discussion threads 2007-03-28
Want to logon as User by default in XP Pro
Hi. I've just upgraded to XP Pro from Win2000, on 1 computer on a network. The other machines are running XP Home, and prior to this upgrade, everybody could see everybody else's computer, no problem.Now, however, the other computers have to enter the user name and password of the Pro...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, PRODUCTIVITY, penimagic@..., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Discussion threads 2007-09-05
Internet access through RAS
Hi,I am connecting to windows 2003 server through modem using RAS from windowsXP.I have internet access in this server through linux proxy server.I wanted to have internet access in my windowsXP system through this RAS connecion.Pls help me to configure and access internet,without any thirdparty software.ThanksuthamSee http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324747
Tags: Internet access, RAS, server, utham_p@..., windows
Q&A 2004-12-16
Can't uninstall Windows XP Pro
I bought a computer from a friend of a friend who had installed a pirated copy of Windows XP Pro. I have a legal Windows XP disk that I had installed on my previous computer. All I want to do now is uninstall Windows XP Pro and re-install my legal...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, harleyhead@..., windows, software, windows xp pro, uninstall, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, computer
Discussion threads 2007-02-15
XP Pro Administrator log-in
The Admin log-in for XP Pro disappeared from my system and I cannot log-in.What can I do to log-in ?ThanksNevstar.re: XP loginTry booting up in safe mode. You can access the Administrator account from there. Note: I said "Administrator", not "Admin".To boot into safe mode, while the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, nevstar@..., Admin, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Discussion threads 2007-11-20
Connecting USB device reboots WindowsXP
When, I connect any USB device to my WindowsXP causes it to shut down and keeps shut until I disconnect it the USB device!And then, when it starts again it gives me the message "Windows has recovered from serious error" ... Is there any other solutions than formatting and reinstalling...
Tags: BIOS, USB, USB-device, WindowsXP
Q&A 2006-02-09
Slow Performance after right clicking
I am using Windows XP Pro. When I right click on a file to perform a "copy" or simialr function, it take a long time for the task box to come up once I "right click" on the file. Any suggestions? Bobtry this:http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htmor this:http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Q_20824958.html (one of the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Q&A 2005-01-31
Unable to upgrade XP Home(SP2) to XP Pro
I have purchased an XP Pro upgrade CD BUT, when I try to upgrade my new PC which came with XP Home SP2 pre-installed, I get an error "Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the CD"You will either have...
Tags: CD, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, sarah.ramsden@..., Service Pack 2, windows
Q&A 2004-11-17
Photo Slideshow
I have some photos on a cd what program can i use so that they show the pictures one at a time with intervals in betweenWindows Movie maker. get it free here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspxWindows XP. Select filmstrip under View and select slide show from options in right hand menu pane.DaltonThat's...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, POSTER, Microsoft Windows, photograph
Q&A 2005-06-01
WindowsXP "Network neighborhood" subnetting failed computers list
i have a network using extreme switchers and subnetting one of the computers is using norton antivirus corporate edition, that software uses "Network neighborhood" to access the remote computers, i can see all the computers of the current subnet, but cant see the other computers in the other subnets.NOTE: i...
Tags: computer, it management, kehsiao@..., network, Network Neighborhood, networking, programming, security, software
Discussion threads 2007-01-03
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